Iker Casillas thinks it's far too early to write off Real Madrid's titles hopes in the Primera Liga despite trailing Barcelona by eight points.
Real had an opportunity to close the gap on Sunday when they traveled to Camp Nou, but the two great Spanish rivals played out a 2-2 draw .
The result left Real fifth in the standings but Casillas does not believe it is wise to draw too many conclusions at this stage.
"If we are still eight points behind in the month of December, I would be more pessimistic regarding La Liga," explained the goalkeeper.
"But now, there are still numerous matches to play. A 2-2 at Camp Nou is a good result, even from the point of view of goal average."
Casillas has also been quick to highlight that Tito Vilanova's Barca are not Real's only challengers for the title.
The Spain shot-stopper refused to discount Real's city rivals Atletico Madrid , who are joint top with Barca on 19 points after seven matches.
"One can't exclude Atletico Madrid, authors of ...

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